How to Assess the Letter Sounds (Phonics)
Unless your child has been intentionally taught the letter sounds, there's a good chance they don't know them (no matter how well they sing the ABC...
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5 Tips for Teaching Letter Sounds
In this blog post, you'll learn how to choose the right letter sounds to start teaching your little one.
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Vowels 101: A Beginner's Guide to Short vs. Long Vowels
In this blog post, I'm going to explain the two different types of vowels (short and long) and how to teach them...
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How To Teach Letters That Make 2 Sounds (Part 2)
Teaching your little one how to pronounce letters that make more than one sound can feel really tricky. This blog post will...
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English has letters that make more than one sound, sounds that have more than one spelling, and letters that, when paired together,...
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Should You Teach Uppercase or Lowercase Letters First?
Lots of parents wonder if they should teach uppercase or lowercase letters first. My answer is... yes. Both. At the same time. This post...
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Should You Teach Letter Sounds With Pictures?
Most of the time, kids are exposed to letters and their sounds alongside an image that represents the letter. The truth is,...
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Teach THESE Vowel Sounds First (Easy Phonics)
You may know a few things about vowels already. You may even remember something about "short" and "long" vowel sounds. But you may...
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